James A. Michener's Centennial S01E09 - The Crime

After settling in Centennial, the Wendells continue to cheat and trick their way to wealth, while Sheriff Dumlre tries to find evidence against them In a murder case. Charlotte Venneford returns from England to join Jim Lloyd. The Wendells fleece a preacher out of his home and take aim on a second mark, bringing Sheriff Dumire into a battle of wits with Philip Wendell; Oliver Seccombe dies and his widow Charlotte takes over the management of the ranch.